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(MITCHELL) – Mitchell Police Chief Justin Shirley resigned from the Mitchell Police Department effective July 10, 2020. Shirley was appointed Mitchell Police Chief in February 2019.
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Shirley cited the need for a career change as the reason for leaving the department.
“I’m not in a hurry to replace him,” said Mitchell Mayor J.D. England. “I want to be sure the person I get is the right choice for Mitchell, so I plan to take my time,” England noted.